Infrastructure Solicitation Program Guidance Strategic Incentives. Due 9/12.

Opportunity Title:

Infrastructure Solicitation Program Guidance Strategic Incentives

Description:

The goal of this competitive solicitation is to award grant funding for the installation and operation of permanent electric charging stations to spur the adoption of zero-emission vehicles and equipment in the Bay Area. Up to $30 million is available for the installation of new or the expansion of public and private electric charging stations. The stations may be used to support all categories of heavy-duty equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to on-road vehicles above 14,001 GVWR, such as transit and school buses and trucks; mobile off-road equipment that has 25 horsepower and higher, including agricultural equipment, construction equipment,

transportation refrigeration units, forklifts, cargo handling equipment, ground support equipment; locomotives; and marine vessels/equipment.

This program also aims to help expedite air quality improvements and the transition to zero-emission in Priority Communities. At least 80% of the available funds will be awarded to projects that reduce emissions in these communities. Priority Communities include communities that have been identified through the AB617 process, i.e., West Oakland and East Oakland in

Alameda County, Richmond/San Pablo in Contra Costa County, and Bayview-Hunters Point in San Francisco, and Disadvantaged Communities (DAC) and Low-Income Communities (LIC).

Eligibility:

• All entities that have a TIN number (both public and private) are eligible.

• Applicants must be in good standing with the Air District and not have any unresolved violations with the Air District or the California Air Resources Board.

• Out-of-state applicants are eligible to apply provided that the infrastructure is located in the Air District’s jurisdiction

Total Amount Available:

$30,000,000

Maximum Award:

$15,000,000

Minimum Award:

$50,000

Application Deadline:

September 12, 2023

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